I was standing in my living room holding a jar of jam I couldn’t open. It was one of those stubborn lids that refused to ...
ANDERSON — For four years, Ashley Murdoch was enrolled in the family self-sufficiency program through the Anderson Housing Authority. It changed her life. “I went back to school on my own and got my ...
They built walls so high to protect themselves from disappointment that they accidentally locked out every chance at genuine ...
A few months ago, I wrote about slighting – about why human beings are so vulnerable to feeling disrespected, and how perceived disrespect can cause severe psychological pain and even lead to violence ...
I know someone who has never once asked for help. Not never needed it. Never asked for it. There’s a difference, and she knows the difference—she just navigated years of difficulty alone rather than ...
My elder daughter had to learn to become self-sufficient at an early age. I have limited time for her because most of it is spent caring for my younger child. It's not the life I would have chosen, ...
We often admire people who can handle everything on their own. We all know the one independent friend who seems unshakable, or we’ve come across an unnaturally self-reliant partner or shared a cubicle ...
Community Action Services aims to help families break out of poverty. They meet critical needs like food and housing. They also help people reach financial stability. Chief impact officer Jessica ...